The eastbound Broken Arrow Expressway bridge over the Union Pacific (formerly Missouri-Kansas-Texas) Railroad is much smoother following a bridge re-decking project in 2012. The old bridge deck was very rough and had been resurfaced with asphalt to help preserve it until funds were available to re-deck the bridge. The bridge was narrowed to one outside lane while the inside lanes were rebuilt, and traffic then was switched to these lanes while the outside lane was rebuilt. Traffic congestion was common at the bridge during the project, as the west approach has a large curve that swings around toward the south before turning northeast to cross the bridge. The combination of the curve and narrow lanes on the bridge often slowed traffic passing through the area. The new bridge deck has three lanes and solid concrete railings. A chainlink fence was added to the bridge where it spans the railroad. The bridge was part of a three-bridge project that also included both Broken Arrow Expressway bridges over Pittsburgh Avenue. The Pittsburgh Avenue bridges were completed in less time, as they only are one span. Photo taken March 2, 2013.

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